I first saw this wonderful little animation around the late 1980s.
Ziggy's Gift was made for television around 1982 and was directed by Richard
Williams. The character was created by the brilliantly talented Tom Wilson from
the comic strip "Ziggy." This is a classic Christmas tale that should be shown
every December of year year. Alas, it has not been seen on British television
since around 1994 (feel free to correct me here but I do look for it ever
Christmas). Ziggy is a single bloke who lives with his only companion, his dog
in a small flat like apartment. As it is Christmas, Ziggy wants to do what he
can to help the poor and the needy during the festive season and so he takes on
a job as a street Santa. This heartwarming 24 minute animation was so
outstanding in its drawing/painting, scripting and theme that it won the an
Emmy for "Outstanding Animated Program" - "Ziggy's Gift" (ABC) 19821983
Awards. It's a shame they do not make them like this anymore. Thanks to Tom
Roth for help wit the credits.